Each day, this column will provide live updates for all NBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations. The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current NBA slate.
Key NBA News to Watch
Markelle Fultz (knee) — Out
Keldon Johnson (back) — Available
Terry Rozier (illness) — Available
Brandon Miller (hip) — Out
Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) — Available
Mark Williams (back) — Out
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Confirmed Lineup: Coby White, Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Andre Drummond
Onuralp Bitim (nose) — Out
Torrey Craig (foot) — Injured
Nikola Vucevic (groin) — Injured
Zach LaVine (foot) — Injured
Lonzo Ball (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre, Tobias Harris, Nicolas Batum, Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid (ankle) — Not on injury report
De'Anthony Melton (back) — Out
Robert Covington (knee) — Out
Furkan Korkmaz (illness) — Out
Jaden Springer (illness) — Out
Embiid is returning to the lineup after a four-game absence, but the Sixers will be down another starter in Melton. Prior to his injury, Embiid was averaging 40.2 points per game in December. He scored 40 points to go along with 14 rebounds and six assists in his recent matchup against the Bulls. Melton's absence could allow Nicolas Batum to draw a spot start.
Confirmed Lineup: Malaki Branham, Devin Vassell, Julian Champagnie, Jeremy Sochan, Victor Wembanyama
Keldon Johnson (back) — Available
Zach Collins (ankle) — Injured
Charles Bassey (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr., Bismack Biyombo
Brandon Clarke (Achilles) — Injured
Steven Adams (knee) — Out for season
Confirmed Lineup: Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Nic Claxton
Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) — Available
Lonnie Walker (hamstring) — Injured
Ben Simmons (back) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Trey Murphy III (knee) — Out
Matt Ryan (elbow) — Injured
Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis
Jrue Holiday (elbow) — Not on injury report
Confirmed Lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren
Confirmed Lineup: Anthony Black, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Goga Bitadze
Markelle Fultz (knee) — Out
Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) — Out
Joe Ingles (ankle) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, Jonathan Kuminga, Trayce Jackson-Davis
Draymond Green (suspension) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Terry Rozier, Bryce McGowens, Cody Martin, Miles Bridges, Nick Richards
Terry Rozier (illness) — Available
Brandon Miller (hip) — Out
Mark Williams (back) — Out
Gordon Hayward (calf) — Injured
LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Injured
Frank Ntilikina (leg) — Injured
With Rozier out on Monday, the Hornets were held to just 93 points in a blowout loss. Rozier is also set to miss Tuesday's game in the second leg of the back-to-back. Ish Smith contributed 10 points in 29 minutes on Monday. Miles Bridges led the team with 26 points and should once again lead the team in offense alongside Brandon Miller.
Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Chris Duarte, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis